Perfect choice 😋 — Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Parmesan Shells is a rich, comforting meal with juicy steak bites and pasta coated in a silky Parmesan sauce. Here’s how to make it:
🥩 Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450 g) sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prep the steak: Pat steak cubes dry. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add steak bites in a single layer. Sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove and set aside.
- Make garlic butter: Lower heat to medium. Add butter and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine: Return steak bites to the skillet, toss in the garlic butter, sprinkle with parsley, and serve warm.
🧀 Creamy Parmesan Shells
Ingredients:
- 8 oz (225 g) medium pasta shells
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg or crushed red pepper for extra flavor
Instructions:
- Cook pasta: Boil shells in salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Make sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Pour in cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add cheese: Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and (optional) nutmeg.
- Combine: Add cooked shells to the sauce, stirring until well coated and creamy.
🍽️ To Serve
Plate a scoop of creamy Parmesan shells and top with the garlic butter steak bites. Spoon extra garlic butter from the pan over the steak and pasta for extra flavor. Garnish with parsley or extra Parmesan.
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